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10/10 Excellent
Andrew R.
12 Apr 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Andrew R.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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Bayside Cottage 4 miles to Destin, Shopping & Beaches, minutes to Elgin AFB
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You can look forward to a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities at Bayside Cottage 4 miles to Destin, Shopping & Beaches, minutes to Elgin AFB. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Entire home
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 481 sq m
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning
- Outdoor space
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About this property
Bayside Cottage 4 miles to Destin, Shopping & Beaches, minutes to Elgin AFB
- Serene & luxurious guesthouse cottage located 4 miles to Destin & shopping. A short stroll to the neighborhood bayside park where you can launch your Paddle board or Kayak, watch the sunset, or go fishing.
Within minutes from your private cottage you will enjoy:
*Emerald Beaches
*Bluewater Bay Marina
*Rocky Bayou State Park (Paddle board & Kayak rentals)
*Fishing Charters
*Boat Rentals & Tours
*Golf Courses
*Helicopter tours
*Destin & Sandestin Shopping Mall
*The Best Seafood Restaurants on the beach
The space
* Fully equipped kitchen
* Laundry room,
* Spa-like bedroom & bathroom
* Soft luxurious linens & towels
* Toiletries provided
* Plush comfortable sleeper sofa
* Grill and outdoor dining
Guest access
* Private coded locked entrance
* Private fenced yard
* Guesthouse is located on its own private area of a half-acre estate
Other things to note
* Must be 25+ to book
* Quiet neighborhood with working class families as neighbors
* No on-site parties allowed
* Currently changing our landscaping to make your space even more luxurious and beautiful.
Property amenities
Beach
- Beach nearby
- Beach towels
Pool/Spa
- Fenced private pool
Internet
- Available in the villa: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee grinder
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Hob
- Kitchen island
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Toaster
Bedrooms
- Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Bathtub
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Living room
Entertainment
- Smart TV
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Fenced yard
- Firepit
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Work spaces
- Desk
- Desk chair
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- In-room accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
- Meal delivery service
Location highlights
- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near a hospital
- Near an outlet shopping centre
- Near the bay
- Near the marina
- Near the sea
- On a lake
Things to do
- Birdwatching nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Rafting nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Snorkelling nearby
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Theme park nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Water tubing nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
- Deadbolt lock
General
- Garden
- Unit size: 875 square feet
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Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Check out time is 10am.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
By booking this property, you agree to follow the house rules. Violations may lead to cancellation without refund and removal from property.
Maintain the peaceful nature of the neighborhood
● Quiet Hours: 10 PM – 8 AM – keep TV, music, and voices at a moderate level.
For liability and security reasons, unregistered guests or onsite -------- Guest Experiences, are not permitted without the host’s express permission
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the area
Located in Niceville, this villa is near theme parks and on a lake. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Miramar Beach and Destin Beaches. Fat Daddy's Arcade and The Track Family Recreation Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and horse riding nearby. Visit our Niceville travel guide
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What's nearby
Bluewater Bay Golf Course5 min drive - 3.9 km- Bluewater Bay Resort4 min drive - 3.2 km
- Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park5 min drive - 3.9 km
- Bluewater Bay Tennis Center5 min drive - 4.2 km
- Big Hammock Point6 min drive - 6.2 km
Getting around
- Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)25 min drive
Restaurants
- Circle K9 min drive
- Chick-fil-A10 min drive
- Shell4 min drive
- 7 Brew Coffee9 min drive
- Starbucks9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Bayside Cottage 4 miles to Destin, Shopping & Beaches, minutes to Elgin AFB pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Bayside Cottage 4 miles to Destin, Shopping & Beaches, minutes to Elgin AFB?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Bayside Cottage 4 miles to Destin, Shopping & Beaches, minutes to Elgin AFB?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Bayside Cottage 4 miles to Destin, Shopping & Beaches, minutes to Elgin AFB?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Bayside Cottage 4 miles to Destin, Shopping & Beaches, minutes to Elgin AFB located?
Situated by the sea, this villa is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Choctawhatchee Bay and within 3 miles (5 km) of Bluewater Bay Golf Course and Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park. Bluewater Bay Tennis Center is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away.
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10/10 Excellent
christie r.
21 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful clean and comfortable
The accommodations for absolutely pristine, everything looked brand new, and perfect. There were so many little extra touches to make me feel at home!
christie r.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
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6/10 Okay
Genola
25 Jun 2024
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Genola
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024